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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.90, 1,113.28 and 475.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.90, 1,113.28 and 475.21 is: 655.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.90 : 1,113.28 = 475.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.90/1,113.28 = 475.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.90x = 1,113.28 × 475.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.90x = 529,039.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,039.60/806.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.64

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